Senior Safety Investigations Engineer – Software and Electronics
Ford Motor Company· Automotive· Jul 27, 2026 · 3mo agoPosted 92 days ago
Dearborn, MI, United States
Hybrid
Full-time
Senior
$150K–$200K est.
5+ years exp
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Open since July 27, 2026 — 92 days, and still accepting applications.
Job description
At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrow’s transportation.
At Ford, we’re defining the future of human mobility with a strong focus on corporate responsibility. If you share this commitment, join the diverse team of passionate professionals within our Sustainability, Environment & Safety group. You’ll be a key contributor to our efforts to provide the technical and regulatory expertise necessary for advancing such critical initiatives as product safety, emissions, fuel economy, vehicle recycling and much more.
What you’ll be able to do:
Senior Safety Investigations Engineer – Software and Electronics - positions offered by Ford Motor Company (Dearborn, Michigan). Note, this is a hybrid position whereby the employee will work both from home and from the aforementioned worksite. Hence, the employee must live within a reasonable commuting distance from the worksite. Lead internal and external safety defect investigations for vehicle software and electronic hardware defects, including compliance investigations. Identify concerns with global impact and work with regional CCRG peers in the resolution of potential concerns. Work with facing organizations to develop and conduct special tests, field surveys, etc., to help assess the necessary facts in the evaluation of potential safety and compliance issues. Prepare presentations and reports, including engineering analysis and the coordination of special vehicle/component demonstrations, to be used in both technical and non-technical discussions with all levels of leadership. Work proactively with NHTSA and TC on government investigations and compliance audits. Collaborate with facing organizations in the development of service solutions for potential field issues. Create and maintain investigation documentation in accordance with document retention guidelines and submit regulatory documentation as necessary. Identify potential lessons-learned opportunities in support of the company’s efforts to prevent future potential recalls through involvement in stop ships, Prevent Action Closures, Campaign Trends Task Force meetings, SDS development, and other initiatives.
You'll have...
Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering or Electronic Engineering and 5 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or a related occupation. 2 years of experience with each of the following skills is required: 1. Functional safety experience implementing ISO 2626-3, -4, -5, -6, -7 standards applied to an ADAS project. 2. Functional safety experience implementing ISO 26262-9, -10 standards resulting in completion of the safety analysis using both qualitative and quantitative analysis methods for an ADAS project. 3. Interface with state or federal regulatory agencies developing safety standards. 4. Conducting technical reviews including verification of work products. 1 year of experience with each of the following skills is required: 1. Developing and reviewing FMEA and FTA analysis for automotive systems. 2. Developing requirements utilizing MBSE. 3. Developing process/procedures supporting implementation of SOTIF Standard ISO PAS 21448.
We are offering a salary of $137,262.72 - $202,966.80/yr.
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:
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